Stronger & Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education

In preparation for the transition of graduating students into the professional world, the Guidance and Counseling Office of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Pagadian Campus, under the leadership of Ms. Catherine D. Cabal, RGC, RPM, conducted a two-day Employment Coaching and Job Fair on May 12–13, 2025.

The faculty extensionists of J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) strengthened their capabilities after completing a three-day training on Innovative Extension and Community Engagement Projects for Sustainable Community Development, held from April 22 to 24, 2026, at the HRM Hostel, Pagadian Campus. The activity, initiated by Dr. Jerry B. Superales and supported by Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, focused on equipping participants with the competencies needed to design and implement responsive and sustainable extension initiatives.

“Take It From The Expert: How To Answer the Bar Exam Like a Topnotcher” successfully took place on April 25, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the J.H. Cerilles State College School of Law Conference Room.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) community joined various government agencies and local officials in celebrating the birthday of Hon. Divina Grace C. Yu, Provincial Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, during a gathering held on April 21, 2026, at the Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Capitol in Pagadian City.

The J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region IX and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region IX on April 14, 2026, at the JHCSC Pagadian Campus IT Building Conference Room. The agreement marks the launch of a major extension initiative, College Education Behind Bars (CEBB), a TABANGE flagship program aimed at supporting the reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs).

The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BSHM) 2-A and 2-B students under the School of Business and Management (SBM) successfully conducted a two-day mock fine dining restaurant activity at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus, on April 13–14, 2026. The activity served as their midterm examination requirement in HM 113 Fundamentals in Food Service Operations under Course Professor Llanevie Azel Niez.

JHCSC School of Law held a consultative meeting on April 11, 2026, at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus, and via Zoom to address key academic and administrative concerns affecting the School of Law community.

The JHCSC Board of Trustees (BOT) convened for its 1st Quarter Meeting on April 10, 2026 at the JHCSC Hostel, Pagadian City Extension Campus, following the unveiling of the outdoor LED wall of the JHCSC Pagadian Campus. The meeting was chaired by BOT Chairperson and CHED Commissioner Dr. Desiderio R. Apag III and gathered key officials to review and discuss institutional initiatives vital to the institution’s pursuit of universityhood.

JHCSC Pagadian Campus marked another milestone with the unveiling of its outdoor LED wall installed in front of the JHCSC Hostel on April 10, 2026, following the earlier unveiling of the LED wall at the Main Campus under the leadership of President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales. The installation signifies the institution’s continued commitment to modernization and effective information dissemination as it moves forward in its transition toward universityhood.

J.H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW), facilitated by Program Chair Khenny B. Colocar, RSW, MSW, participated in the JSWAP Inter-School and Social Work Day 2026 held on March 19, 2026, at Our Lady of Triumph Institute of Technology, Inc. in Tugas, Balangasan District, Pagadian City. The event was organized in partnership with the National Association of Social Work Education, Inc. (NASWEI) – ZAMSURGAY Chapter under the leadership of NASWEI President, Charlito B. Gayanan, RSW, and hosted by Our Lady of Triumph Institute of Technology, Inc. The celebration carried the theme “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society,” emphasizing unity, shared responsibility, and collaborative action in addressing social issues.